| Quadrado da Urca | Rio de Janeiro | June 2010 |

Eliane:

You once told me you didn't want roses nor orchids for your birthday. You mentioned your favorite flowers (tulips? camelias?) but I totally forgot what you said.

These boats float like waterlilies, shine under the sun like sunflowers. Some are as humble as daisies, as fragile as violets.

I thought they could make a nice bouquet and become my virtual gift for you.

Happy birthday, even without the flowers you like!

June 9th 2010